The Book of Praise ‎#742

742. Lead on, O King eternal

1 Lead on, O King eternal:
the day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of battle
thy tents shall be our home:
through days of preparation
thy grace has made us strong,
and now, O King eternal,
we lift our battle-song.

2 Lead on, O King eternal,
till sin's fierce war shall cease,
and holiness shall whisper
the sweet Amen of peace;
for not with swords' loud clashing
nor roll of stirring drum,
but deeds of love and mercy,
thy reign of peace shall come.

3 Lead on, O King eternal:
we follow, not with fears,
for gladness breaks like morning
where'er thy face appears:
thy cross is lifted o'er us;
we journey in its light;
the crown awaits the conquest;
lead on, O God of might.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead on, O King eternal
• Title: Lead on, O King eternal
• Author: Ernest Warburton Shurtleff, 1862-1917
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 8:1-16
  ;
  John 12:32
  ;
  2 Peter 3:18
  ;
  Revelation 2:10
• Topic: Commitment; Cross; Gladness / Happiness; Guidance; Jesus Christ: Kingship / Reign; Love; Mercy; One Life in Christ: Peace; Recessionals; Struggle
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain